1964 Mercury Comet 2 Door Sedan, Runs Great!, New Interior, Headturner on 2040-cars
Palm City, Florida, United States
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1964 MERCURY COMET 2 DOOR SEDAN. Its an automatic straight 6. All chrome in good condition. There is no rust or bondo. When i purchased the vehicle definitely needed some TLC. It drove but right away needed the steering box replaced. I had to have it towed the 2 hours from Orlando to my home. Except for the last 2 years, this car has always resided in, been titled in Orlando, Florida, and from what I have been told, garaged. The floorboard was rusted out in the driver side. The floor board has been completely replaced (brand new welded in). The interior is all new : custom ordered vinyl seat covers with new cushion, new carpet, new door panels (front and back), new arm rests for the front, the back arm rests are the original ones with the ash trays built in. Even the steering wheel was repair. It had cracks....had to be sanded, filled, sanded again, and repainted. All the plastic pieces in the interior of the car were repaired and painted chrome. I think the interior (door panels, dash and such) used to be grayish blue maybe. Oh, there were not two side mirrors on the door. I installed the passenger side one. Also all the metal work/black was sanded down and repainted. The front lap belts are original but the back seat belts were installed and welded into the trunk for safety...(did this specifically for my children's safety). All windows go up and down, all glass in perfect condition. blinkers, windshield wipers all work. Weatherstripping has been replaced around all the windows, except the vent windows (triangles window in front doors). Under the hood is mainly originally. When I purchased, the steering box had to be replaced. All hoses and gaskets were also replaced when purchased. Brake pads, light bulbs, spark plugs, all liquids, and filters replaced as well. A coca-cola bottle installed as the radiator overflow. Custom paint job on air filter and under the hood. Fine details done (dog dishes, back area near trunk bumper/gas tank, and parts of front grill) all repainted. Look at the tiny black squares on the chrome and you will see what i mean. Truck weather seal also replaced. Brand new white wall tires also purchased.
So whats wrong: headliner needs to be installed. I do have 2 headliners that are antique white. 1 for the headliner and one for extra for visors. I never did it because to really do it right you need to remove the front and back windshield, and I don't have the confidence to do it myself....i'm such a klutz i would probably break the glass in the process. there are a couple of tiny pin holes in the wheel wells of the trunk (very tiny). The car needs a paint job. the window seal/weather stripping in the triangle windows will need to be replaced. Oh, and the radio does not work...its just for show. to be honest i never did connect it, so it may work. Visors are in the truck, but will need to be recovered and screwed into roof.
Overall its a great car. Its simple under the hood, but built the way an old car is suppose to. You look under the hood and have the engine, radiator, and transmission...beauty in the simplicity of it. It drives well, and even though its not finished, it always impresses at car shows. I can always explain more on the phone if interested. I also have more pics if needed.
I thought I would keep this car forever!!! Literally. It's rare to have a woman (let alone a woman in her thirties) own a classic car. I figured my daughter, who is now 12, would get it as her first car once she turns 16. It drives so smooth, especially over speed bumps. Well, now my good mechanic friend who is responsible for helping me rebuild the car is no longer in my life. My boyfriend and I (and our combined) four kids are getting ready to move in together. We could keep if, if I begged long enough, but the reality is we really could use the money for other things. I used to go to car shows all the time, every other weekend, but for the last year I've been with my boyfriend, I just don't go anymore. I hate to sell this car, but want it to go to a good home. I’m just trying to get (financially) what I put into it. Car is being sold as it. Clean title in hand. No warranty or guarantee with vehicle. This is a 50 year old classic car….expect to have issues down the road…but the good news is, the are simple to fix (no new technology that costs a bundle). All sales are final. Buyer is responsible for (coordinating) pick up and delivery of vehicle. I will except a cashier’s check, cash, or wire transfer. Those interested are more than welcomed to come see and drive in person before purchasing. Car is also being sold locally. I reserve the right to end the auction early. If you have any questions or would like to set up a showing please call or text 772-209-1268. (or you can email me through ebay). I also have videos of me driving, working on the car, videos of under the hood, bodyline, and more. Please contact me and I will email them to you . .. I'm still trying to figure out how to upload them onto youtube. : ) |
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